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  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
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  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
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Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
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  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

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  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
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  • 1st Year Analyst (78) $151
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